I am not running Windows 8 and do not plan to as long as I can help it. Perfect solution is not so perfect.
rahulgizmo wrote:perfect solution
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Hardware-Upgrades-Replacements/HP-101-webcam-not-working-after-i-updated-os-it-from-windows/m-p/2732469#M21848 :)